Abstract:
The present study focused on the association psychological flexibility, self-esteem and
test anxiety in university students of Pakistan. In this co-relational study, the sample
consisted of 300 adults selected through convenient sampling technique, equally
distributed across men and women with ages between 19 to 25 (M=1.49, SD=0.507).
These participants were selected from 5 public sector universities of Lahore. Self-report
measures including the demographic questionnaire, The Acceptance and Action
Questionnaire-2 (AAQ-2), The Self-esteem Scale (SES) and West side Test Anxiety
Scale (WSTAS) were used to assess the study’s variables. Correlation analysis
demonstrated that there was no relationship between psychological flexibility, self-
esteem and test anxiety. But psychological flexibility was negatively correlated with test
anxiety. Independent t-test analysis demonstrated that there was no significant gender
difference in terms of psychological flexibility, self-esteem and test anxiety. MANOVA
analysis also indicated that mother’s education was impact on participant’s psychological
flexibility. The results of this study will contribute to the existing literature on
psychological factors influencing university students, offering practical implications for
educational institutions, counselors, and policymakers seeking to create a supportive and
conducive learning environment. The results of research are discussed in the light of
Pakistani cultural context.
